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Re: [RC] allergies - Ed & Wendy HauserI don't remember all of the details, but if I remember correctly: The PI (and its close relatives) have an acid (starts with an "R") that binds with proteins in the skin. The bound proteins then are seen by the immune system as foreign proteins and a full scale attack is launched. Because of antibodies created subsequent exposures produce a more severe reaction, characteristic of allergy. The time required for binding of the oily acid with the protein is the reason that careful washing of the skin (within an hour or so) can prevent an attack, and why the reactions are normally delayed for 24 to 48 hours. Whatever the sequence of events, it is no fun to live in an area where PI is prevalent if you are sensitive. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 406.642.6490 ============================================================ They're athletes! This is a partnership between horse and rider - we don't have any jockeys out there, just pals and partners. We'd allow a rider with a broken foot, a sore back and a nasty cold to compete - but we would never let a horse in a similiar condition hit the trail. ~ Dr. Barney Flemming DVM ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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